@parrotfish: "I was told I couldn't give blood because I'd had a blood transfusion..... in 
1986 !!
Regards.......... P-f "
    @me: "In news:<email_address>,
Parrotfish <email_address> typed:
<quote>
That's a bu**er!!
I cannot give blood here in Oz either :-(
When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four
of his fingers are hoodcraig@example.org. "
    @tuckertunstalls: "<quote>
lol That does sound silly. I have been refused 3 times. First of all I
didn't weigh enough (OK so that was ages ago) Second cos I had had yellow
fever (or something) and the third because of a blood transfusion
Jen"
    @parrotfish: ""Bram" wrote
<quote>
Lol, speaking of Banks, I received a cheque in the post this morning.
For 1p.
Regards.......... P-f "
    @jackie_69: "news:<email_address>
<quote>
I wonder how many more people are getting turned away - they will be 
crying out for Donors soon!!
Jackie
oOoOo "
    @aries: "<quote>
And I can't give blood because I'm too old :(
The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it,
to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not,
and never persist in trying to set people right.
<url>"
    @parrotfish: ""Jackie" wrote
<quote>
The thing is, though, they've had that information since 1986 !
Also, I've had 2 reminder phone calls.
Regards.......... P-f "
    @aries: "<quote>
Well my blood is keeping me going so good enough for me :)
Parents start you off on life
but friends get you through it.
<url>"
    @flyingnun: "news:a3533pmuypi$<email_address>
<quote>
transfusion..... in
You over 21s !!!    Always complaining.  LOL
Heard melodies are sweet,   those unheard are sweeter
<email_address> FN 2��4 +,  Mungo Brandybuck of Buckland"
    @me: "<quote>
They dont want mine either they say my hearts not in it!
Len aka Old Grizzly
A wise man has a lot to say
A fool has to say a lot"
    @tickettyboo: "In news:<email_address>,
Parrotfish  whispered softly in my ear...:
<quote>
They told me that too.. I had a transfusion in 1989 and have been 
merrily giving blood all these years.  No one would give me an answer 
when I asked them what risk I am at from the transfusion and what risk I 
have put others at by donating blood ever since.
I was once told by the Blood Transfusion people that their most regular 
givers were those who had previously been on the receiving end.. people 
tend not to think about it until they realise how vital it can be.  This 
blanket ruling must be depleting the stocks both of blood and of donors 
:-(
Tickettyߺ� "
    @parrotfish: ""Tickettyboo"  wrote
<quote>
When I went to give blood the year after my transfusion, they did a test 
them I received a letter saying I had 'Antibodies' and it wasn't anything 
serious, but I wasn't to give blood anymore. My Dr. explained that these 
antibodies could be really helpful for blood donations, but I didn't have 
enough of them ! 3 years ago, I went with Bev when he got a call to give 
blood, and had a word with the Dr. He did a test and said it was fine, so 
I've been giving ever since.
Should I give it another go in 3 years time, or give up ?
Regards.......... P-f "
    @tinseltart: ""Parrotfish" <email_address> wrote in message 
news:<email_address>
<quote>
That has happened to my John too - he can't donate any longer due to a 
transfusion in the early 80's.  He was up to 27 donations too:((
Jayne "
    @tinseltart: "<quote>
They only changed to rules late last year Pf.  Something to do with human 
variant CJD.
Jayne "
    @tickettyboo: "In news:<email_address>,
Parrotfish  whispered softly in my ear...:
<quote>
I look from time to time here 
<url>  on the off 
chance that they start being sensible and have tests to decide if a 
donor is suitable rather than a total ban on people who have had 
transfusions. If I see any glimmer of sanity I will pass the info along 
:-)
Of course if they start testing and then have to tell us that we picked 
up summat 'orrid from a transfusion, then they will have to deal with 
the consequences..not only for those tested, but for all the people the 
subsequent donations went to. I get the impression that would cause too 
many problems, so they will carry on with their heads in the sand
Tickettyߺ� "
    @parrotfish: ""Jayne"  wrote >
<quote>
Rotten, isn't it ? So much for 'Your blood is really important even though 
it's common' ! (Well, not their *actual* words, but you catch my drift)
Regards.......... P-f "
    @parrotfish: ""Tickettyboo"  wrote
<quote>
That's handy, how often do they upgrade, I wonder ?
Regards.......... P-f "
    @petcrow: "<quote>
They refused mine about 8 years ago. I happened to mention I was suffering
from RSI, and 'might' need an operation. That was it.............I was shown
the door. :(
��y��t�
<url>
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    @news: ""Foxy" <email_address> wrote in 
message news:d3dpij$6f2$<email_address>
<quote>
I remember i was giving blood , which I had been doing for several years , 
when she asked if I had taken
any drugs that morning ! I said I had had some Arthritis and did take the 
occasional paracetomol . She said
there was no way they could take mine ,even though it is one of the rare 
ones .
My brother was going for the 25th and was looking forward to getting a medal 
,when they decided to take his BP
it was so high it was dangerous ,and 2 days later he had a heart attack . 
Unfortunately he didnt get his medal ;-)
He did recover BTW died last year ;-)
A thing of beauty is a joy forever .
"from fast finger Noreen !!"
    @Rabbit_is: "news:CcH6e.10100$<email_address>
<quote>
No wonder you wear out those nit combs :-)
Sandra
People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did, but
People will never forget how you made them feel."
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